A custom instrument of the bards containing the spells counterspell, haste, and slow.

An instrument of the bards is an exquisite example of its kind, superior to an ordinary instrument in every way. A bard can use this instrument as a spellcasting focus for their bard spells.

A creature that attempts to play the instrument without being attuned to it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or take 2d4 psychic damage.

You can use an action to play the instrument and cast one of its spells. Once the instrument has been used to cast a spell, it can't be used to cast that spell again until the next dawn. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC.

You can play the instrument while casting a spell that causes any of its targets to be charmed on a failed saving throw, thereby imposing disadvantage on the save. This effect applies only if the spell has a somatic or a material component.

Notes: Requires attunement by a bard